Senior Manager - Sourcing

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• LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIA
• NO C2C CANDIDATES
• Job Title -Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3520 Description : Position Summary The Senior Manager of Major Projects Procurement will play a critical leadership role in standing up our first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible for developing the sourcing strategy, building and leading a high-performing team, and overseeing the procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement processes from the ground up, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and ensure the successful execution of major capital investments. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of construction procurement expertise (EPC, PDB, DB and other project delivery methods), a strategic mindset, and a track record of delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. Reporting Relationship : The Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement will report to the Senior Director, Construction Services Strategic Sourcing. Job Responsibilities : Manages procurement team to achieve performance consistent with system-wide sourcing and contracting goals. Oversees a flexible and scalable team aligned to project workload. Ensures staffing levels and spend oversight are in line with procurement best practices and capital project demands. Has responsibility for major project sourcing strategy and associated supplier support services. Responsible to manage a large capital project spend portfolio. Partners with Major Projects planning teams to forecast sourcing needs and determine the optimal make-vs-buy mix. Prepares forecasts and “what if” sourcing scenarios to support long-term procurement planning. Collaborates with internal performance management teams to define and track metrics that assess procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, and cost savings. Prepares and delivers regular presentations regarding supplier performance, procurement-driven cost performance, sourcing pipeline updates, and budget tracking. Ensures procurement staff work cross-functionally to understand project scopes, plan sourcing timelines, and execute end-to-end procurement activities. Oversees and self-perform RFP development, bidding, proposal evaluation, and contract award. Partners with Category Management and Legal in final negotiations. Leverages cost / quality / performance data to guide supplier selection. Drives supplier relationship management processes, including scorecarding, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees contract administration processes, including change order approvals, claims management, invoice validation, reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and sourcing policies. Monitors industry best practices and procurement trends. Identifies opportunities to optimize sourcing strategies, commercial models, and contract execution. Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve procurement outcomes. Manages procurement staff through effective recruitment, development, performance management, and recognition to build a high-performing capital sourcing team. Providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in discretionary incentive compensation programs. MIDPOINT : 183,000 Background Qualifications MinimumBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field. 10 years of total related experience. Experience managing capital, O&M, and labor budgets. Experience in construction contracts with deep knowledge in EPC / DB / PDB type delivery methods. DesiredBachelor’s degree in Engineering with an MBA Experience in construction contracts leading large teams. Financial and business acumen, including strong knowledge of contract administration and construction management. Strong analytical and strategic decision making skills Strong communication and presentation skills with various levels of contacts. Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills. Project management; ability to direct the preparation of schedules, records, and reports of work progress, future projects, and evaluate completed tasks.
• LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIA
• NO C2C CANDIDATES
• Job Title -Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3523 Description : Position Summary The Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland or based on business needs. Providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is : MIDPOINT : $164,000 Reporting Relationship : The Major Projects Project Manager, Principal will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement Job ResponsibilitiesLeads the most complex cross-functional projects and contracts For assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion. Develop project procurement plans. Follow seven step sourcing process Support the development project procurement work process Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations. Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently. Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives. Works closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others to ensure alignment. Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to PG&E’s Legal Department. Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff. Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders. Collaborates with other PG&E Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices.
• LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIA
• NO C2C CANDIDATES
• Job Title -Major Projects Contract Manager, Expert Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3524 Description : Position Summary The Major Projects Contract Manager, Expert will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. Providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. MIDPOINT : $138,400 Reporting Relationship : The Major Projects Contract Manager, Expert will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Job Responsibilities : Acts as a subject matter expert regarding all contracting matters, providing direction and strategy recommendations. For assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion. Develop project procurement plans. Follow seven step sourcing process Support the development project procurement work process Manages more complex contracts and change order terms including, but not limited to, interpretation of contract terms and mitigation of risks, working with key stakeholders. Develops complex scorecards to assess contract performance. Independently facilitates vendor performance discussions. Negotiates major dispute settlement with internal stakeholders and vendors. Creates new and innovative approaches, tools and tactics to solve complex problems. Leads cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives. Trains stakeholders on policy and complex contract issues. Provides quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) oversight for the contract performance team. Develops contract audit plan. Background Qualifications MinimumBachelor’s (BA / BS) degree or equivalent experience Seven (7) years of experience in a similar role managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects DesiredMaster’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline Experience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC / CMAR / PDB / DB / GMP Certification such as one of the following or related : Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificate Lean six sigma certification, yellow belt Desired skills : Experience in construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling. Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents. Expert on Contract Management and customer service. Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change orders Forward thinking; can anticipate future consequences accurately. Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind Results-oriented skills with a balanced emphasis between quality and quantity. Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, regulatory, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, agencies, and issues impacting (past, present, and future) gas or electric operations within the utility industry. Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software).
• LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIA
• NO C2C CANDIDATES
• Job Title - Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3525 Description : Position Summary The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with the goals of the Vegetation Management portfolio across all business lines and broader enterprise objectives. This position leads strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to drive performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects while identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value. This is a highly collaborative role that plays a key part in strengthening sourcing outcomes and enhancing the client experience within the portfolio. Providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in discretionary incentive compensation programs. Pay display : MIDPOINT : $174,000 Reporting Relationship : The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing will report to the Senior Director, Construction Services Strategic Sourcing Job Responsibilities : Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimizes diversity spending and total cost of ownership for key lines of business. Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award. Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories Develops short and long term strategies for all spend categories within portfolio Leads complex cross-functional teams in the execu